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Sunday, April 26, 2026

Welcome to Panama

 Good morning,

Welcome to Panama!  

Catherine and Erica are sharing their images of their cruise aboard Serenade of the Seas.  They've landed in Panama and will enjoy eleven days passing through the Panama Canal and to California. 

 Airport art!  I get a kick out of the sign in the upper right corner of the glass case saying just that.

 I look forward to enjoying the cruise with Catherine and Erica.  Kjell and I have been there several times when he was Chief Engineer aboard Splendour of the Seas.  This will be like old times.

I hope you enjoy the trip with us, too!

All the best,

Lois

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Brown Iris

 Good morning,

This lovely Brown Iris bloomed along our front walk yesterday.  I'm sorry I don't remember the name of this color.  I planted it at least 30 years ago, probably 35. 

 I tried to research the name of the color, but there are so many close to this one that I can't be sure.

Anyway, it returns year after year to delight us with its beauty.

Ah, Spring....

Lois

Friday, April 24, 2026

Teddy is Coming to Visit!

  

Good morning,

Our friend Teddy is visiting us for almost two weeks while his Mommy, Erica, and our Catherine are out of town.

Lots of images to come!

:),

Lois

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Repairs and Maintenance

 Good morning,

It seems we are busier since retirement than we were when working.  It is taking the better part of two days - so far - for maintenance on our heating and air.

Happy homeowners....

:),

Lois

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Work in Process - Basketweave Hat - Peacock Feather Colors

 Good morning,

I'm working on a basket weave stitch hat in peacock feather colors this week.  It's fun watching the colors change and arrange themselves as I knit.  

I took the image as I had just finished the ribbing and had started the basket weave stitch.

Fun!  I love smaller projects between larger ones.

What are you making, baking, growing this week?

All the best,

Lois 

 

 

 


 

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

It's Always Something

 Good morning,

It's always something, isn't it....

Yes, a rhetorical question....

We stay home a lot since retirement.  In fact, we stayed home for a full week and when Kjell went out to start the car to go to an appointment, the battery was dead.  Fortunately, I was able to move his appointment a little later in the day so he could make it after charging the battery.

I guess we need to go drive around every few days....

;),

Lois

Monday, April 20, 2026

Iris in Bloom

 Good morning,

This lovely Iris greeted me yesterday morning as I looked out my front door. Of course, I had to go outside and get a close-up image to keep and enjoy.

This clump of Iris is at least 30 years old.  In a couple of weeks, we will have lived here for 48 years.  I love seeing the flowers I've planted through the years return to bring us joy year after year.

Happy Spring!

Lois